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HOURS OF OPERATION
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Beaver Family Service
Center & Scout Shop
5027 Pottsville Pike
Reading PA 19605
Hours of Operation
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday
9:00AM-5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 7:00PM
(P) 610-926-3406
(F) 610-926-4965
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Hawk Mountain Scout
Reservation
402 Blue Mountain Road
Schuylkill Haven, PA
17972
(P) 570-754-7552
(F) 570-754-7889
Hawk Mountain Outfitters
Friday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday
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Merit Badge Saturday
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Merit Badge Saturday, May 14, 2016, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
$15 fee includes lunch
Merit Badges include: Crime Prevention, Electricity, Fingerprinting, Fishing, Fly-fishing, Law, Plumbing, Scouting Heritage, and Signs, Signals, & Codes.
Click here to register. Registration ends May 8, 2016 at 11:59 PM
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Leave No Trace - Trainer
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 This trainer course is a vital component of the Leave No Trace program. It will be held on April 22-24, 2016 at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Additional information can be found here or email your questions to lnt@hmc-bsa.org.
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N6-528-16 Wood Badge Course
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 Are you looking toward your next position of leadership? Now's the time to step up and complete your training by taking Wood Badge! Read more...
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2016 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Summer Camping Season
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Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation summer camp is safe, affordable and FUN! Our 2016 Theme is "Investigation and Emergency Service". Register your Scouts today, so they can enjoy and have a memorable adventure in Scouting. Call 610-926-3406 or 570-754-7552 for camp site availability.
Additional Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation Camping information can be found HERE.
NOTICE: 2016 Camp Meade Leader Meeting - Sunday, April 17, 2016, Willits Dining Hall, 1:00 PM
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2016 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Cub Scout Camping
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Cub Scout Day Camp - Camp DuPortail
DuPortail Day Camp 2016 is a five-day program designed for Cub Scouts and will be offered for four weeks. Cubs participate in archery, BB shooting, swimming, nature activities, games, crafts, and more! They also have opportunities for advancement. Lunch is provided daily for Cub Scouts. Leaders, parents, and siblings have the opportunity to purchase lunch.
The fee for 2016 is $155 if paid by May 31, 2016 or $165 if paid on or after June 1, 2016.
Cub Scout Satellite Day Camp - Daniel Boone Homestead
At this five-day satellite Day Camp, Cub Scouts will participate in archery, BB shooting, nature activities, games, crafts, and more! They also have opportunities for advancement. Cubs and Leaders pack their own lunch for the week.
The fee for 2016 is $100 if paid by May 31, 2016 or $110 if paid on or after June 1, 2016.
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Cub Scout Resident Camp
Cubs will sleep in a campsite designed just for them.
The fee for 2016 is $155, if paid by May 31, 2016 or $165, if paid on or after June 1, 2016 for Scouts and $45 for Adults.
Webelos Resident Camp
Webelos will sleep in campsites for three nights. Two sessions are offered; Sunday - Wednesday and Wednesday - Saturday. The fee for 2016 is $190, if paid by May 31, 2016 or $200, if paid on or after June 1, 2016 for Scouts and $90 for Adults.
 April 17, 2016 is Leader Orientation Meeting Day for all Cub Scout Camping. Please be sure to attend this important meeting and hear about our 2016 Camping program. |
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2016 Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Cub Camping Reservation Forms and Information is available on our website or by calling Beaver Family Service Center at 610-926-3406, your district leadership team or Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation at 570-754-7552.
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Do you have any suggestions, questions, comments, concerns, or ideas regarding Hawk Mountain Camp DuPortail Cub Scout Camp? If so, please complete the questionnaire by clicking here.
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Hawk Mountain Council wants your input, so take part in the Voice of the Scout Survey!
Look for an email from the Boy Scouts of America in your inbox!
Voice of the Scout will help guide our decision-making for our future programs and operational delivery. Please take a few minutes of your time to participate!
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2016 Summer Internships at
Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
|  2016 summer internships are available at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation. Learn more here... |
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Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
Summer Employment Opportunities
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Serving as a Staff Member at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation is a very rewarding experience and a great opportunity. Read on...
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2016 Popcorn Sale
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 The Hawk Mountain Council is excited to announce Trail's End Popcorn as the new popcorn supplier for the 2016 sale. Read more...
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Mandatory Leadership Training
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 Training is an important part of learning to become an effective leader. The important scouting position you hold will be easier and more effective once you develop the skills necessary to deliver a quality scouting program every Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Venturer desires. Every youth member of Scouting deserves a Trained Leader.
Click here for Hawk Mountain Council's Training News. Training information including, "What it takes to become a trained leader" can be found on our training homepage. Check out our council calendar for upcoming leadership training topics and dates. As a registered leader, you can search your own training record if you use Training Validation on myscouting.org. You can search by your member id number or your userid.
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2016 Sporting Clay Classic
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For the benefit of the youth of Berks and Schuylkill Counties, the Hawk Mountain Council, Boy Scouts Sporting Clays Classic will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11:30 AM (Rain or Shine). This event is presented by: Carpenter Technologies and will be held at M&E Sporting Clays, 1414 Moselem Springs Rd, Hamburg, PA. Registration form may be downloaded or register online here.
For additional information, contact Joshua Potts at 610-926-3406 or email joshua.potts@scouting.org.
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2016 Scout Picnic Area and Swimming Pool Night at the Fightin' Phils
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On May 25, 2016, adult scouters, registered youth with adult supervision and related family members are invited to participate in a special evening of food, fellowship, swimming, and baseball. Tickets for this event, which includes an all you can eat buffet, baseball game, and pool time will be available at the BFSC Scout Shop and at HMSR Hawk Mountain Outfitters beginning April 11, 2016.
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First Responder Rally at Blue Marsh
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Cacoosing District will be holding its second annual First Responder Rally at Blue Marsh's Dry Brooks Day use area on April 30, 2016. Come out for a day of exploration and fun. Click here for additional information.
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2016 Scout Day at Knoebels Amusement Park
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Looking for a fun-filled outing for your Troop or Pack? Click here to review information on registering for the 2016 Scout Day at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg, PA.
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Calling all 2015 Hawk Mountain Council Eagle Scouts
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 The Eagle Scout Dinner Committee is looking for all 2015 Hawk Mountain Council Eagle Scouts, their families and their Scoutmasters.
The committee cordially invites Hawk Mountain's Eagle Scout class of 2015 and their families to celebrate this great accomplishment. This year's event is being held on Thursday, June 2nd from 6-9pm at the Crown Plaza. We hope you Save the Date and join us.
New this year; Scoutmasters are invited to attend the gathering at no charge when they accompany an Eagle Scout from their unit.
The committee is actively searching for Eagle Scout sponsors to attend and mentor an Eagle Scout for the evening.
Families and sponsors can contact Brian Beddow at 610-926-3406 for additional information.
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Program Planning Workshop
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District & Council volunteers plus staff are providing a morning of information and training for all units in the Hawk Mountain Council. This three hour interactive session will allow volunteers to gather knowledge on the following topics: - Fall Cub Scout, Science of Scouting, recruiting plan
- National BSA Lion Cub program changes
- Cub Scout, Summer Passport, activity/patch program
- PA law, Act 153; background checks for youth serving volunteers
- New Cub Scout Program evolution
- Journey To Excellence, Performance Recognition Program
- My.Scouting.org resources
- 2016 Cub Camping and Daniel Boone satellite day camp
- 2016 Training Requirements
- Popcorn Sale updates for the new company, Trails End
Coffee, hot chocolate, donuts, and fruit will be provided. This FREE informative morning will take place at the Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation in the Miller Dining Hall from 9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. Register online or in the scout shop before May 13, 2016. Call Brian Beddow at 610-926-3406 for additional information.
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Internet Advancement - Is your unit a part of it?
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Reporting advancement is a requirement of the Boy Scouts of America, and entering those achievements directly into the BSA system is the most straight-forward way to get it done!
There are benefits to using this method of recording advancements.
- The internet processing system is the most direct method of reporting achievements.
- It eliminates issues with deciphering handwriting.
- It consolidates data in order to reduce or eliminate record gaps when a Scout transfers from one unit to another within the Council.
- It assures that your unit's advancement is counted in the Journey to Excellence.
- It allows you to verify youth registration in your unit.
- It aids in the verification of an Eagle Scout Rank application.
All you need to do is assign an advancement processor for your unit and obtain your unit's ID number.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT YOUR INTERNET ADVANCEMENT REPORT MUST COME INTO OUR OFFICE. ONE COPY IS MAINTAINED IN YOUR UNIT FILE AND ONE COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO YOUR DISTRICT ADVANCEMENT CHAIRPERSON.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the Beaver Family Service Center at 610-926-3406 or by emailing Sue Settle at sue.settle@scouting.org.
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Council Event Calendar
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April 2016 2 Leader Specific Training Saturday, HMSR, 8:30 AM
9 Maintenance Committee, HMSR, 8:00 AM
15-17 OA Service Weekend, HMSR
17 Camp Meade Leader Meeting, HMSR, Willits Dining Hall, 1:00 PM
17 Camp DuPortail (Day Camp & Daniel Boone) Leader Meeting, HMSR, Miller Dining Hall, 1:00 PM 17 Cub Scout Resident Camp Leader Orientation Meeting, Miller Dining Hall, 2:30 PM 17 Webelos Resident Camp Leader Orientation Meeting, Miller Dining hall, 4:00 PM 22-24 Leave No Trace Trainer Training, HMSR
7 Knoebels Amusement Park Scout Day
14 Merit Badge Saturday, HMSR, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
14 Leader Specific Training Saturday, HMSR, 8:30 AM
14 Maintenance Committee, HMSR, 8:00 AM
17 Council Training Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
20-22 OA Service Weekend, HMSR
21 Council Program Launch, HMSR
24 Council Camping Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
25 Council Advancement Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00 PM
25 Hawk Mountain Council and Reading Fightn' Phils Pool Night. Tickets available beginning April 11, 2016
30 Memorial Day, Offices, Scout Shop and HMO Closed
HMSR- Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation
BFSC- Beaver Family Service Center
HMO- Hawk Mountain Outfitters
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March 2016
29 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
April 2016
5 District Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00PM
12 District Roundtable, Muhlenberg Recreation Center, 7:00 PM
26 Joint meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM
May 2016
3 District Committee Meeting, BFSC, 7:00PM
10 District Roundtable, Muhlenberg Recreation Center, 7:00 PM
24 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Epiphany Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
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April 2016
2 District Outlaw Derby, Schuylkill Mall, 9:00 AM
2 District Pinewood Derby, Schuylkill Mall, 9:00 AM
10 District Committee Training, Cressona Fire Company No. 1, 1:00 PM
20 District Committee Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
20 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
20 District Roundtable, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 7:15 PM
26 Joint meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM
May 2016
18 District Committee Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
18 District Commissioner Staff Meeting, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 6:15 PM
18 District Roundtable, Schuylkill Tech Center - North, 7:15 PM
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April 20166 District Committee Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
12 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
13 District Roundtable, Bern Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
26 Joint meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM
May 2016
4 District Committee Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
10 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Greater Reading Chamber-Wyomissing Training Center, 7:00 PM
11 District Roundtable, Bern Lutheran Church, 7:00 PM
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April 2016
6 District Committee Meeting, Pennside Presbyterian Church, 7:00 PM
9 District Pinewood Derby, Kutztown Area Middle School
13 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Kutztown Armory, 6:15 PM
13 District Roundtable, Kutztown Armory, 7:30 PM 26 Joint meeting of the Council Committees, HMSR, 7:00 PM May 20164 District Committee Meeting, Pennside Presbyterian Church, 7:00 PM 11 Commissioner Staff Meeting, Kutztown Armory, 6:15 PM 11 District Roundtable, Kutztown Armory, 7:30 PM
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Scout Shops and Service Centers
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Beaver Family Service Center and Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation will be closed on:
April 7, 2016 - Team Development Training
May 12, 2016 - Team Development Training
May 30, 2016 - Memorial Day
SUPPORT - HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL
Hawk Mountain Council Scout Shop and Hawk Mountain Outfitters' carry a wide variety of Scout uniforms, books, manuals, recognition items, and many other camping and Scout items. Any item in the official BSA Catalog, on www.scoutstuff.org, or Custom Design orders may be special ordered for you.
Our Scout Shops accepts payments for camp and district/council activities, and also processes advancement orders. Contact Tina Schweitzer at 610-926-3406 for additional information. Master Card, VISA, Discover and American Express are accepted.
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Save 5%
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SCOUT SHOP SAVINGS
Shop at the Hawk Mountain Council or Hawk Mountain Outfitters and SAVE! Bring this coupon with you and get a 5% discount on Official Uniform clothing items (includes belts and socks). Cannot be combined or used during store-wide sales | |
Offer VALID - through May 2016
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